Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 110.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 191.1 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 73.2 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 57.7 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 3558 lb. | 1711 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.5 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 56.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 26.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 15.9 | 24.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 72.8 ft3 |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.